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Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)

Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 8, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund offers up to $10 million for dairy processors and up to $5 million for other eligible processors, supporting productivity and efficiency improvements through the acquisition of automated equipment and technology. The program targets investments in dairy, poultry, and egg processing facilities to enhance competitiveness in response to evolving market conditions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 8, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Investments that increase automation in dairy, poultry, and egg processing facilities.
  • Implementation of new technologies or equipment to improve productivity and efficiency in processing operations.
  • Projects that enhance environmental sustainability, such as reducing water or energy consumption or improving waste water treatment in processing plants.
  • Initiatives responding to consumer demand for improved food safety and animal welfare, such as installing advanced packaging or processing equipment.
  • Expansion or modernization of dairy processing facilities to support increased competitiveness and operational capacity.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Dairy processors
  • Poultry primary processors (chicken and turkey)
  • Poultry further processors (chicken and turkey)
  • Hatcheries (broiler, egg-type or turkey)
  • Egg graders and egg processors

Who is not eligible

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund specifies certain exclusions for eligibility, focusing on the nature and status of the business entities. These exclusions ensure that the targeted funds support specific sectors of strategic interest.

  • Individuals or sole proprietorships.
  • Government entities at provincial, territorial, or municipal levels.
  • Not-for-profit organizations operating solely for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure, or recreational purposes.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase and installation of new machinery, equipment and related systems (including software) necessary for the project.
  • Contracted professional or specialized services for installation of machinery and equipment.
  • Costs for modification of the processing facility required for equipment installation.
  • Construction, expansion, or modernization costs applicable to dairy facilities only.
  • Shipping or transportation costs for equipment and/or technology directly related to the project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations operating in Canada.

Additional information

  • Quebec-based organizations may need to demonstrate compliance with the M-30 Act during project assessment.
  • Intellectual property created as a result of funded activities will belong to the recipient or a third party, as negotiated.
  • Recipients must submit annual performance reports for at least two years after project completion.
  • Failure to provide missing application information within 30 business days will result in the application being closed.

Documents and links

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)

Contacts

aafc.smpif-fitpgo.aac@agr.gc.ca
1-877-246-4682

Frequently Asked Questions about the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)?

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund offers up to $10 million for dairy processors and up to $5 million for other eligible processors, supporting productivity and efficiency improvements through the acquisition of automated equipment and technology. The program targets investments in dairy, poultry, and egg processing facilities to enhance competitiveness in response to evolving market conditions.

How much funding can be received?

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) program?

To be eligible for the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) program, you must: For-profit processors of supply-managed commodities (dairy, poultry, eggs) Operating in Canada with an active federal or provincial processing licence Provide financial statements showing at least 2 years of processing revenues

What expenses are eligible under Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)?

Investments that increase automation in dairy, poultry, and egg processing facilities. Implementation of new technologies or equipment to improve productivity and efficiency in processing operations. Projects that enhance environmental sustainability, such as reducing water or energy consumption or improving waste water treatment in processing plants. Initiatives responding to consumer demand for improved food safety and animal welfare, such as installing advanced packaging or processing equipment. Expansion or modernization of dairy processing facilities to support increased competitiveness and operational capacity.

Who can I contact for more information about the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)?

You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.smpif-fitpgo.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.

Where is the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) available?

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) program is available across Canada.

Is the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) is a Grant and Funding

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